I recently read an article about communication in a professional working environment. One comment struck me as an opportunity for me to improve. It was about building a personal communication plan.
It seemed so simple at the time. This week, I am scheduling time for my 2019 reflection, and it is a perfect opportunity to implement. I want to create an annual communication plan to define what actions are needed to stay connected. It is simply a plan with four elements:
1. Who. Who do I want to communicate with on a regular basis. Make a list.
2. Why. What is the purpose of the communication? Why is it important?
3. Frequency. What is the best frequency for each of these people or groups? Create a plan and get it on my calendar.
4. How. What are the best methods for this communication. Is it text messages, emails, phone calls, meetings, or even a presentation?
Important communication needs repeated, and it needs to be conveyed in more than one manner. I usually find myself wishing I spent more time on communication. My hope is this plan will help me fill in some gaps. What is your plan to improve communication in 2020?